University of Batangas

Batangas City, 4200 Philippines

GUIDANCE COUNSELING AND HEALTH OFFICE

ORIENTATION FOR FRESHMEN AND TRANSFEREES

1ST SEMESTER, SY 2009-2010

As the new school year begins, a number of fresh faces and fresh minds were
added to the UB family. To welcome them in the university – their second home, the
Guidance Counseling Office with the help of the student volunteers from Society of
Peer Facilitators, Organization of Psychology Students, Student Assistants, Student
Government and Westernian Advocate once again conducted an orientation for
freshmen and transferees last June 9 and 10, 2009 at the Auditorium from 8:00 am to
12:00 nn. The orientation activity is a bi-annual event designed exclusively for new
comers and it aims to familiarize the students with the surroundings, conditions, rules
and regulations, and the services of the university.

The first day was intended for the students from the College of Education,
College of Business and Accountancy, College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
and Technical Education Department whereas the second day was scheduled for the
students from the College of Allied Medical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences,
College of Engineering and College of Nursing and Midwifery.

A total of 1,242 students from different colleges attended the orientation

program. Figure 1 shows the distribution of attendees from each college. There are 12
students from the College of Allied Medical Sciences; 165 students from the College of
Arts and Sciences; 233 students from the College of Business and Accountancy; 47
students from the College of Education; 272 students from the College of Engineering;
69 students from the College of Nursing and Midwifery; 155 students from the College
of Tourism and Hospitality Management and 289 students from the Technical Education
Department.

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CAMS CAS CBA CED COE CNM CTHM TECH
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Figure 1. Distribution of Attendees

The first part of the program was an amazing race activity focusing on the 12
different departments and offices – Dean’s Office (CAMS, CAS, CBA, Education, CTHM,
Nursing, Tech. Ed., Engineering), Registrar’s Office, Accounting Office, Guidance
Office, Cashier’s Office, Clinic, Security Office, OJT Office, Property, LRC,
Maintenance and SAEP - of the university which the students should be aware of.
Stations were plotted near the original location of the offices/departments.

After the amazing race activity, the program was continued at the Auditorium
where Dr. Abegayle Perez-Chua, VPAA; Dr. Hernando B. Perez, University President and
Atty. Jesus V. Mayo welcomed the freshmen and transferees. Discussions about the
University of Batangas itself from the mission, vision and philosophy of the school
down to the general rules and regulations were also given to the students. Also, for
the information of all it was announced that starting this school year, students
studying in this university will no longer be called “Ubinian.” Instead, they will be
called “Brahmans.” Awards, tokens and prizes from the Office of the VPSEA and
Corporate Communications Office were given to students who actively participated in
 the orientation program. The Nursing Department also gave timely and relevant
information about the Influenza A (H1N1) virus, how to keep ourselves safe and to
prevent the virus from spreading.
Before the orientation program ended, an evaluation was given. The students
evaluated the activity using the following scales: 5 – Excellent, 4 – Very Good,
3 – Good, 2 – Fair and 1 – Needs Improvement. The summary of evaluation for the
activity was presented as follows.

Table 1 Evaluation of the Activity

Statement MEAN INTERPRETATION

1. The activities provided us with adequate and relevant 4.45 Very Good
information about the university's policies, rules and
regulations; services of the different departments and
offices; mission, vision, and philosophy; etc.
2. The activities we did like the amazing race contributed 4.29 Very Good
to our learning.
3. The survival guide provided in our kits is of great help 4.37 Very Good
for our adjustments to college.
4. Through the activities we were able to appreciate the 4.36 Very Good
values of teamwork, camaraderie, discipline and respect.
5. The facilitators were courteous and friendly. 4.41 Very Good
6. The facilitators were effective in guiding us throughout 4.33 Very Good
the activities.
7. The venues (Campus, Auditorium and Gymnasium) were 4.45 Very Good
conducive for the activities and for learning.
8. The activities were worth our time since we learn and 4.37 Very Good
have fun at the same time.
OVERALL RATING 4.39 Very Good
A total of 478 freshmen and transferees evaluated the activity. Table 1 shows
the result of the participants’ evaluation of the activity. The activities provided the
students with adequate and relevant information about the university's policies, rules
and regulations; services of the different departments and offices; mission, vision,
and philosophy; etc., having a mean of 4.45 (Very Good); the activities like the
amazing race contributed to their learning having a mean of 4.29 (Very Good); the
survival guide provided in the kits is of great help for the adjustments of the students
in college having a mean of 4.37 (Very Good); the participants were able to
appreciate the values of teamwork, camaraderie, discipline and respect having a
mean of 4.36 (Very Good); the facilitators were courteous and friendly and were
effective in guiding us throughout the activities got a very good rating of 4.41 and
4.33, respectively. The venues (Campus, Auditorium and Gymnasium) were conducive
for the activities and for learning having a mean of 4.45 (Very Good) and the activities
were worth their time since the students learn and have fun at the same time having
a mean of 4.37 (Very Good).
Overall, the activity was rated VERY GOOD by the participants having a mean
of 4.39. The participants also expressed their comments and suggestions about the
activity, as follows:
 “The idea of amazing race is good because it can help students to familiarize
the different places her in school. But to tell you honestly it really makes me
perspire. God Bless and more power.”
 “I am proud to be one of the students of University of Batangas!”
 “I’m glad I’m here at the University of Batangas. It’s undeniably the best.”
 “The campus was amazing and the officials and people are friendly.”
 “You have a great concern for the freshmen students and at the same time you
will make the students easier to learn what they want.”
 “I am sure that I will enjoy studying here. Stay the best!”
 “Thank you for a warm welcome. I enjoyed my first day at UB. No doubt, UB is
undeniably the best!”
 “More power. Your school was great and the game was good for the new
students here.”
 “The amazing race is excruciating yet enlivening. The guards are very
approachable. The orientation was better than I thought. I salute you guys!”
 “Coordinators and staffs are well trained when it comes to social activities. By
them, I think I can adapt here more or les 99%.”
 “I had a great time on the activities and I learned relevant information I need
to know about the university.”
 “UB activities are excellent. It gives a lot of information. I learn a lot in UB.”
 “Kakapagod ang amazing race. Sakit sa paa!”
 “The amazing race help me find a new friend.”
 “I had indeed made the right choice…”
 “Astig ang games at least nalaman ko naman ang mga lugar na dapat kong
puntahan kahit napagod ako. Kaso nga lang ang sungit ng babae sa Learning
Resource Center! Overall ok na!”
 “Just keep it up!” I suggest that students can bring musical instruments for the
improvement of their talents.”
 “This is an excellent school because they have so many activities to do and
make the student to become a team.”
 “I know that University of Batangas will be able to provide us with quality
education and I assure myself that this school will lead me to learn more about
my career.
 “Ang University of Batangas ay school kung saan malaking kaibahan to the other
school because it’s the best school in Batangas.”
 “The first time I enter University of Batangas, I feel happy. The different
activities they gave us made me feel comfortable while learning at this
school.”
 “First of all I would like to thank University of Batangas for the support and
time you have shared with me. I appreciate everything and I’ll treasure it for
the rest of my life. Undeniably the best talaga.”
 “Awesome!”
 “Nothing to comment. All excellent.”
 “The activities were great.”
 “UB is great!”
 “The program is too long.”
 “I hope this school will provide me and every student a better education just
like my Alma Mater.”
 “It’s a great opportunity for me to enroll in this school because of good
communication.”
 “All facilities and faculty of the University of Batangas are good.”
 “Proud to be a Brahman!”
 “It’s too cold inside the auditorium”
 “Keep up the good work!”
 “Great job!”
 “Nice and excellent. Hindi nakakaboring.”
 “It’s enough for me. Very exciting. Thank you!”
 “It is good for freshmen… very interesting and knowledgeable.”
 “The activities are excellent.”
 “How about the uniforms or the proper uniform we need to wear. The rooms
are incomplete.”
 “I hope that all my classmates are kind and I had a nice day today.”
 “Excellent.”
 “I had a great time.”
 “University of Batangas has good facilities.”
 “In this orientation I learned many things. Now I can say University of Batangas
is undeniably the best.”
 “…happy ako at nakapasok ako dito sa University of Batangas”
 “Well done!”
 “Do your work not for your selves but also for the students.”
 “Be friendly to all students.”
 “Build additional programs for the students (music and arts)”
 “Have great and friendly facilitators.”
 “More and more special treatment for every Brahman students.”
  “Thank you very much for being friendly to our freshmen and transferees.
Undeniably the best talaga!”
 “This university is good to all freshmen like me because they appreciate the
values of teamwork.”
 “UB is my best choice because I know I will enjoy my college life here.”
 “University of Batangas guides us on a right way to our dreams.”
 “This is the best school for me.
 “…the orientation is well managed and the facilities are good.”
 “Add more loading stations please sun cellular.”

This is the second time that the amazing race activity was done and it was again
appreciated by the participants since they learn and had fun at the same time. It
contributed a lot to their learning and familiarization of the school’s surroundings.
Another orientation similar to this one is recommended.

Prepared by:

MARY ROSE R. REYNALDO

Counselor-in-charge

MYRA ALDAY-BERSOTO
Counselor-in-charge

Noted by:

DR. MEYNARD D. MONTALBO

Guidance Coordinator
 ORIENTATION FOR FRESHMEN AND TRANSFEREES
1st SEMESTER, SY 2009-2010
JUNE 9-10, 2009 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN

Registration

Amazing Race

Orientation Program at the Auditorium